I Want To See Before & After Pics!

[MandaPanda 173]

I'm 5'4"' date=' start weight was 225. Had lap band in 2006, lost to 160-170lbs. Went to see surgeon to discuss pain I was having (ended up being all bladder issues). While there we talked about the sleeve since I was stuck with weight loss. Had my revision January of 2010. Got to my goal weight (135-145) within 6 months and have been coasting ever since. I give myself a 10lb swing with my weight before I get serious with cutting out high calorie foods. When I'm on the low end it's really too light for me because my face looks too gaunt. So I actually eat anything I want (sodas, sweets, carbs, etc.) just to maintain. My stomach can hold a lot more food now than a couple of years ago, so I can drag out a meal and look like I'm eating the same amount as others, which is nice during business dinners when you don't want to explain to strangers why you are only eating a small amount.

I feel younger now at 52 than I did all through my 30's and 40's because I'm so much healthier. Had been on meds for depression, high triglycerides and had sleep apnea (used C-PAP machine). Now I'm off all meds and of course no sleep apnea.[/quote']

52?????? Say whaaaaatttt??? No way Jose!!!

There is hope for us all! Great post! Super awesome

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

52?????? Say whaaaaatttt??? No way Jose!!!

There is hope for us all! Great post! Super awesome

You took the words right out of my mouth!! 52 and stunning, seriously, u wurkkk it!! Love it:)))

[jmarie 71]

I must say you are brave for taking and posting these pics......I thought about taking then like that' date=' but chickened out....you really can see the changes though, CONGRATS!! and thank you for being willing to do this and share them![/quote']

I don't feel like the fat girl here. I feel safe to be real and to encourage everybody. If my pics inspire, then I am happy to share. I also want to encourage others to document raw photos so y'all to can see where you have come from. Even if you don't want to share.

[Melixxa 125]

I don't feel like the fat girl here.

OK, now you're making me a little misty!

I'm so sorry if others made you feel that way. But you were never "the fat girl," not anywhere, anytime! I don't even know you outside the forum, but I know for sure that all that is gorgeous and compelling about you has been there all along. Only assholes and fools didn't realize it. :wub:

[katierebecca83 74]

I don't feel like the fat girl here. I feel safe to be real and to encourage everybody. If my pics inspire' date=' then I am happy to share. I also want to encourage others to document raw photos so y'all to can see where you have come from. Even if you don't want to share.[/quote']

Thank you so much for sharing your pics, you look fantastic! I understand exactly how you feel about being "the fat girl" and I love being able to come here and not feel that way. Just think though, anyone that thought of you that way before can kiss your soon to be skinny butt!

[katierebecca83 74]

I'm 5'4"' date=' start weight was 225. Had lap band in 2006, lost to 160-170lbs. Went to see surgeon to discuss pain I was having (ended up being all bladder issues). While there we talked about the sleeve since I was stuck with weight loss. Had my revision January of 2010. Got to my goal weight (135-145) within 6 months and have been coasting ever since. I give myself a 10lb swing with my weight before I get serious with cutting out high calorie foods. When I'm on the low end it's really too light for me because my face looks too gaunt. So I actually eat anything I want (sodas, sweets, carbs, etc.) just to maintain. My stomach can hold a lot more food now than a couple of years ago, so I can drag out a meal and look like I'm eating the same amount as others, which is nice during business dinners when you don't want to explain to strangers why you are only eating a small amount.

I feel younger now at 52 than I did all through my 30's and 40's because I'm so much healthier. Had been on meds for depression, high triglycerides and had sleep apnea (used C-PAP machine). Now I'm off all meds and of course no sleep apnea.[/quote']

Wow! Thank you for sharing and I cannot believe you are 52!! You look amazing and you're such an inspiration.

[jmarie 71]

Thank you so much for sharing your pics' date=' you look fantastic! I understand exactly how you feel about being "the fat girl" and I love being able to come here and not feel that way. Just think though, anyone that thought of you that way before can kiss your soon to be skinny butt![/quote']

Thank you so much! you are very sweet.

[jmarie 71]

OK' date=' now you're making me a little misty!

I'm so sorry if others made you feel that way. But you were never "the fat girl," not anywhere, anytime! I don't even know you outside the forum, but I know for sure that all that is gorgeous and compelling about you has been there all along. Only assholes and fools didn't realize it. :wub:[/quote']

I agree. Thank you

[minaleigh 95]

Top left picture is from sophomore year in high school, in 2006. I was probably between 230 and 250 pounds. Bottom left is in college, 2010 I think. This was around my heaviest, around 285.

Bottom right was in April (before obvious haircut, haha) and top right was in May. I was around 175 then. Since the bottom right photo I've lost about 10 more pounds and am now fluctuating between 161 and 165. I haven't gotten around to doing another full shot since then, and this is the collage I used to post my progress on my Facebook so I've been lazy, lol.

All in all, I have lost 128 pounds.

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Top left picture is from sophomore year in high school' date=' in 2006. I was probably between 230 and 250 pounds. Bottom left is in college, 2010 I think. This was around my heaviest, around 285.

Bottom right was in April (before obvious haircut, haha) and top right was in May. I was around 175 then. Since the bottom right photo I've lost about 10 more pounds and am now fluctuating between 161 and 165. I haven't gotten around to doing another full shot since then, and this is the collage I used to post my progress on my Facebook so I've been lazy, lol.

All in all, I have lost 128 pounds.

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Aren't you the bombshell!! Awesome job honey, keep up the amazing work:) gratz!!

[It's all new 453]

Plastic surgery. I lost the weight but the plastic surgery fixed the skin.

And...

I have worked out like crazy through the entire process. My new goal is to gain weight - in muscle!

Plan to follow in your footsteps! Great Work!

Thank you!! I'm doing it, too - I'm finally gaining muscle.

[JolieBug 82]

Almost 3 months out, and just hit 50 pounds down! Sleeved 3/25/13. I still need to lose about 75-85 pounds.

[QueenBusyBee 46]

First time doing a before and after :-/, so far I'm 4 months out... 45lbs lighter, down from a size 14 to a 9....

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[ebonisekim 1,713]

1/21/13 299 now 205 94 pounds down 5 months

[bigcountryab 278]

First time doing a before and after :-/' date=' so far I'm 4 months out... 45lbs lighter, down from a size 14 to a 9....

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Wow so beautiful!!!!